For his part, Smith didn’t want to get into evaluating the status of the quarterback competition.

“It’s up to the coaches,” Smith said. “I just evaluate myself. I don’t worry about any of that other stuff. I feel like, at this point, I’m at least close to where I should be. Am I perfect? No. But am I making good strides? Yes. As long as I stay on that track, I’ll be fine.”

Smith and Sanchez will get a chance to show what they can do in game-like situations on Saturday night, when the Jets have their Green & White scrimmage.

I like Mark’s confidence, he should feel that way. On the same note he has to realize the reality of the situation, he’s getting outplayed, by a rookie! It is only camp, but all we have is what we have in front of us. The best QB should win the job!

Very very unusual and surprising that a coach, player, owner of the Jests is boasting about their skills and or performance. Now all you need is Ed to come back and the circus will be complete and ready for action.

Dirty Sanchez should pull a Sedrick Ellis and just retire, he’s made all the money needed for a lifetime due to the old CBA and it’s clear he isn’t going to accomplish anything of note in his professional career aside from being the “butt” of jokes.

tennesseeoilers says:Aug 3, 2013 7:03 AM

I was feeling good about the great camp Jake Locker is having until I read this.

– Titans Fan

youarejealousof6rings says:Aug 3, 2013 7:04 AM

It’s always good to start the morning off with a laugh.

dccowboy says:Aug 3, 2013 7:06 AM

Old leadership maxim from the military Mark.

If you have to tell people you’re in command, you aren’t.

lrjets says:Aug 3, 2013 7:21 AM

69finfan says:Aug 3, 2013 6:35 AM

Very very unusual and surprising that a coach, player, owner of the Jests is boasting about their skills and or performance. Now all you need is Ed to come back and the circus will be complete and ready for action.
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All your team needs is a win in the playoffs. Been awhile, what is it…2000??

Finsfan you consider that a boast? I hate Sanchez with a passion but be realistic. Guys are supposed to be confident, especially QBs. Your awesome new free agent acquisition, Mike Wallace, is one of the biggest self promoters. Pipe down and worry about how Jeff Ireland blew all your cap space for the next 4 years to save his job this year. The Jets will be better off in the long haul than your weak sea mammals.

Sanchez has to start this season you can’t give this team the rookie.
Sanchez will surprise a lot of people this season this is the same guy who
Plawd in two championship games
has beaten NE. I really don’t want an unsecure Diva this team ler sit his ass.

69finsfan, what part of those quotes had boasting in it? everything Sanchez said began with “I feel” and ended with discussion of his own self evaluation. I would be interested to know what quote there you consider “boasting”?

No, I belive this falls in the “oh, a Jets post, how can I drop the so overplayed ‘circus’ reference?” I’m not even a Jets fa , bit come on….

I got loaded last night and told some girl that I’m a helicopter pilot. Me saying it didn’t make it true.

pisano says:Aug 3, 2013 10:03 AM

Mark Sanchez= delusional. he’s so far behind, he thinks he’s in first place. Hey Sanchez you can’t talk your way into being the starter, you have to prove it, and the only thing you’ve proven is your totally inept as a starting QB in the NFL.

Jimthebuilder27….every QB on every team gets asked questions after every practice. You just hear about Sanchez bc he plays for the Jets. Would you tell Brandon Weeden, Blaine Gabbert or Matt Flynn to shut up? He’s just answering the same stupid training camp questions every player gets asked every day.

ubepunkedagain says:Aug 3, 2013 10:31 AM

Fireman Ed approves this message. Take comfort in knowing that Smith is learning everything he can from Sanchez and Rex on how to be an NFL QB.

blackngold4life says:Aug 3, 2013 10:40 AM

Really Mark? You already lead the league in interceptions and its barely training camp..Cameras don’t lie

patriots123456 says:Aug 3, 2013 10:46 AM

I’m not a Sanchez or Jet’s fan.

But I certainly realize how terrible it is to deal with the NY media. I don’t know what else he could have said as they (NY media) are relentless.

So rather than suppositon I can’t wait until pre-season starts and we have some tangible results to comment on. When the games actually start the rubber hits the road and it is what it is.

Sanchez, I’m happy for you – another great camp – another great season 6-10. And drafting 3rd.

harry1941 says:Aug 3, 2013 11:18 AM

Hey Finsfans. what makes your coach believe that Mike Wallace will take them to the super bowl? The Jets defense got to your QB, and we can do it again.

Go Jets

CKL says:Aug 3, 2013 11:21 AM

I have also heard that about Smith not throwing any INTs so far. They said he’s holding the ball too long instead which in live games would be a sack of course. Now, I think that’s just a rookie thing because he is learning the offense and is thinking instead of reacting. Once Geno trusts what he sees, that will get better.

But one thing I know for sure…no coach likes turnovers, and defensive minded coaches REALLY hate them. They view their QB primary job as “first, do no harm”. So if Geno avoids turnovers, he will get a big boost in Rex’s view.

If Sanchez loses the job to the Diva Flgeno Smith .. Sanchez doesn’t care he has his $9million guaranteed … JayZ was only able to get $4.5 million for 4 years for Geno Smith …. Sanchez can sit on the bench and preserve his body from hits … The Jets o-Line is a joke , throw Geno Smith out there and see how he will start to cry and look like a basketball player …. #1 Sanchez supporter

patssucbalz says:Aug 3, 2013 12:14 PM

Sanchez is done in ny, I think he we be a back up in a small market like Cincy or Kc. I wouldn’t be surprised in less of a media circus like gotham, that if he gets a second chance to start he will play well. Plus his four playoff wins is four more than the bengals have as a franchise in over 22 years.

Hey lrjets | Aug 3, 2013, 6:21 AM CDT. As a dolphin fan I hate the Jets. But I have to say I read the blog just to see your responses to the comments. I have to admit they are usually pretty funny!! And maybe this year the Fins will win that playoff game.

grogansheroes says:Aug 3, 2013 2:11 PM

prijak1 says:
Aug 3, 2013 11:22 AM
Sanchez will take the JETS to the Superbowl this year
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The only way Sanchez is taking the jets to the Super Bowl, is if he uses some of the money he is stealing from the Jets, and buys the entire team tickets. It is, after all in his home stadium, so he should be able to get tickets.

seidinho says:Aug 3, 2013 2:30 PM

“Any man who has to say ‘I am the king’ is no true king.” — Tywin Lannister

Just from what we have seen and heard, it seems like Sanchez is actually putting in the work. Geno seems to be off doing his own training (rookies and everyone should train WITH the tream, not alone somewhere way away) .. Everyone wants Geno to win because black QBs are the flavor of the month, and so are rookie QBs. Last years class ws a fluke. DO NOT expect those results out of the class this year.
(sure spin that as a racist comment, the world is great at finding it anything said, so be my guest! I said nothing wrong about anyone, just stated a fact)

Sanchez gets a really bad Rap! I actually wish the Vikings would have made a trade for him
New change of scenery, new WRs, he is way better than people think. He went to 2. AFCCG and for good reasonThey dismantled his receiving core and things fell apart! I bet $$ he would thrive with the Vikings and a solid receiving core and running game! Ponder sucks

dlk47823 says:Aug 3, 2013 4:21 PM

Dolphin Fans- Sanchez has 4 road playoff victories- More than your team has in 20 years!

Isn’t hilarious how the Jets (who lost their best offensive and defensive players to injury) finish a horrendous 6-10, while the Dolphins are thrilled to go 7-9.

I understand Miami fans being hopeful, but you can start criticizing Sanchez after Tannehill makes a playoff appearance, not before.

Sanchez said it himself in an earlier article. “It’s all in my head.” Maybe he believes that if he tells himself he’s in command, he’ll start to play like it. Genius! But seriously, to whoever said Geno is off doing his own thing…do you blame him? He’s being coached by REX and competing against Sanchez (who’s obviously more into talking himself up than playing like a team leader, on a mediocre team. The last thing Jets fans want is Geno taking tips from the self proclaimed commander, Sanchez Fumble Bum.